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What is today's Framed? June 9 movie hints and answer
If you're not a fan of the hit games Wordle or Heardle then maybe try the movie spin-off Framed. Described as a game for 'cinephiles and casual movie watchers alike' it is inspired by the worldwide popular guessing games. The game sees a
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What is today’s Wordle? June 9 hints
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
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What is today's Quordle? June 9 word puzzle hints and answer
Quordle, Wordle's tougher and more challenging cousin, is the brainteaser we need every day. If you've aced the music spin-off Heardle and you've got the Film version Framed beat, it might be time to raise the stakes. Described by some as
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What is today's Heardle? June 9 song hints and answer
If you've been obsessing over Wordle and Framed, it might be time to put your music knowledge to the test with the spin-off Heardle. If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' mind-bender for months now. Described
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Dan Evans breezes into quarter-finals in Nottingham
DAN EVANS swept aside Italy’s Thomas Fabbiano to advance to the quarter-finals of the Rothesay Open on a rain-affected day in Nottingham. The British number two, who is top seed for the event, won 7-5 6-0 to set up a last eight meeting with Switzerland
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Money is not everything for Rory McIlroy as he continues opposition to LIV Golf
Rory McIlroy has warned his fellow players of the dangers of pursuing “boatloads of cash” above all else as the Saudi-backed breakaway events continues to divide the game. On the eve of the first LIV Golf Invitational Series event at Centurion
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Steve Clarke hails captain fantastic Andy Robertson for hauling Scotland teammates off the floor
STEVE CLARKE praised Scotland captain Andy Robertson after he played a pivotal role in lifting his teammates for the win over Armenia at Hampden last night. The Scottish players were crestfallen after their hopes of reaching the World Cup were
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Woug Weghorst heads last-gasp winner for Holland to end Wales’ unbeaten run
Wout Weghorst struck deep in added time to snatch Holland a dramatic 2-1 Nations League win over Wales in Cardiff. Rhys Norrington-Davies looked to have extended Wales’ unbeaten home record when he struck his first Wales goal in the second minute
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Republic of Ireland’s winless Nations League run continues with loss to Ukraine
Viktor Tsygankov condemned the Republic of Ireland to another bout of Nations League misery as Ukraine bounced back from their World Cup heartache to win in Dublin. The Dynamo Kyiv midfielder, who had been introduced as a half-time substitute,
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Steve Clarke explains why Anthony Ralston was perfectly suited for Armenia clash
STEVE CLARKE hopes that Scotland’s 2-0 victory over Armenia in their opening Nations League fixture will be the start of an unbeaten run as the national team try to move on from the pain of missing out on a spot at the World Cup. Scotland were
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Scott McKenna urges Scotland to build on Armenia victory in Nations League opener
SCOTT McKENNA was pleased to open his international account in Scotland’s 2-0 win over Armenia at Hampden but the former Aberdeen man admits he was disappointed not to have finished the match with a brace. The Nottingham Forest centre-half started
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Gregor Townsend insists he won't lay down law to Scotland squad ahead of South America tour
WITH seasoned campaigners such as Grant Gilchrist and Jonny Gray being joined by six uncapped players, the Scotland squad to tour South America this summer is the archetypal blend of youth and experience. The omission of Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell
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Gregor Townsend hopeful Stuart Hogg will return as Scotland captain for Autumn Tests
GREGOR Townsend hopes Stuart Hogg will be able and willing to return as Scotland captain for the Autumn Tests, despite his omission from the 40-man squad for the summer tour to Chile and Argentina. Finn Russell, who along with Hogg and four others
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Watch: Armenia player throws water bottle at linesman during Scotland match
AN ARMENIA player was fortunate to avoid dsiciplinary action during his country's Nations League fixture against Scotland after he threw a bottle of water at an assistant referee. Anthony Ralston marked his first international start with a goal
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Emma Raducanu set to be fit for Wimbledon despite missing out in Birmingham
Emma Raducanu remains on course to play at Wimbledon later this month but will not feature in next week’s Rothesay Classic in Birmingham. The US Open champion was forced to retire against Viktorija Golubic at the Rothesay Open on Tuesday after
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Health board under 'extreme pressure' amid unusual number of seriously ill patients
NHS GRAMPIAN has warned that its frontline staff are facing "extreme pressures" from a rise in admissions for acutely ill patients and bed shortages due to delayed discharge. The health board has warned people attending A&E and minor injury
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'One hand tied behind our back': Kate Forbes defends cuts in heated finance debate
THE Scottish Government is being forced to manage the economy with "one hand tied behind our back," the SNP's finance secretary has said. Kate Forbes made the claim during a Conservative party debate on last week’s Resource Spending Review.
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Campaigners launch legal challenge ahead of first Rwanda asylum flight
Campaigners have launched a legal bid to put a stop to UK Government plans to send asylum seekers and refugees to Rwanda. Issuing judicial review proceedings in the High Court, the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), Care4Calais and DEtention
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Tartan Army can walk? No apology from transport minister as ScotRail advises fans to leave Scotland match early
Transport minister Jenny Gilruth declined to apologise to the Tartan Army after nationalised ScotRail told fans they will have to leave the Scotland’s first Nations League fixture before the game ends if they want to get home. Newly nationalised
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UK forecast to be by far worst-performing G7 economy next year
By Ian McConnell The UK economy will stagnate next year, to be by far the worst-performing economy of the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations in 2023, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development is now forecasting. The
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Edinburgh Cashmere lands in Dubai with first retail outlet
DC Singh is a name synonymous with unwavering passion and dedication to a vision. Owner and founder of the brand Edinburgh Cashmere and Edinburgh Lambswool, Didar Singh Chalana, popularly known as DC Singh, has successfully carved a name for himself
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'Calm!': Parliamentary bedlam as transport minister accused of 'abdicating responsibility' over ScotRail
Deputy presiding officer Annabelle Ewing had to call for "calm" after a row erupted over whether the transport secretary was "abdicating responsibility" in the continuing row over the ScotRail dispute. The Scottish Parliament chamber was in bedlam
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Sanctions and sportswashing – The key questions as golf’s rebel series kicks off
The first LIV Golf Invitational Series event gets under way at Centurion Club on Thursday, with six-time major winner Phil Mickelson the star attraction. The controversial tournaments have dominated the agenda in recent months, creating a split
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Simon Grayson appointed manager of Indian Super League club Bengaluru
Former Blackpool boss Simon Grayson has agreed to manage Indian Super League club Bengaluru. The experienced manager has signed a two-year deal with the Bangalore-based side having revealed he was close to moving to the country before the coronavirus
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Fraser Forster to join Tottenham on free transfer from Southampton
Tottenham have announced the signing of England goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a free transfer from Premier League rivals Southampton. The 34-year-old will join Spurs on a two-year contract on July 1 following the expiration of his Saints deal.
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YouGov deny hiding poll that was 'too positive' for Labour
YouGov has denied blocking the release of a poll that was “too positive” for Labour. The explosive claim was made by former employee Chris Curtis who said that bosses at the firm stopped him from publishing the findings of a survey following a
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Scottish Album of the Year award organisers reveal new location for 2022 ceremony
SCOTLAND'S answer to the Mercury Prize is to move from its previous Edinburgh home to Stirling. The organisers of the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, have confirmed that Stirling is the host city for its 2022 ceremony. It has previously
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Edinburgh facing 'crunch point' on office provision
EDINBURGH is facing a “crunch point” because no new office space is under construction in the city centre, despite a strong rise in demand, a prominent property firm has declared. Knight Frank said there is no new space under development in the
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'Scotland's first' plastic-to-hydrogen power plant for River Clyde dock approved
PLANS for a pioneering £20m facility to turn waste plastic into hydrogen in Scotland have been approved. West Dunbartonshire Council has given the green light to the plant, which is claimed will be the second of its kind in the UK. The plans were
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Labour peer asks Boris Johnson to stop Scottish Government's £20m indyref2 spend
LABOUR peer George Foulkes has urged Boris Johnson to stop the Scottish Government spending money on a future independence referendum. But the plea was rejected by the Conservatives, who told the Lord that Scottish ministers were "accountable
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Workman jailed after dumping 51 tonnes of tyres at waste ground
A workman who dumped 51 tonnes of tyres on waste ground has been jailed for 11 months. Declan Clarke, 30, from Dumbarton, collected the tyres from places such as garages for a fee and then dumped them in car parks and empty land around Glasgow.
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Harvey Weinstein faces indecent assault charges in the UK
Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein is facing two criminal charges of indecent assault against a woman in London in 1996. The Crown Prosecution Service said on Wednesday that it had authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge the 70
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Gregor Townsend explains Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell's Scotland squad omissions
Gregor Townsend has revealed that talisman Finn Russell and captain Stuart Hogg have been excused from Scotland’s summer tour in order to prevent burnout ahead of next year’s World Cup. The head coach is adamant that the omission of the key duo
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Another monkeypox case confirmed in Scotland as UK total hits 321
Another case of monkeypox has been identified in Scotland, bringing the country's total up to 11. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed the new case in its latest update. Across the UK, 321 cases of the viral infection have now
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Kevin McKenna: Aviation industry still 'treating punters like cattle'
OUR aircraft was already beginning to taxi for take-off when the flight attendants informed us ‘the electrics’ weren’t working. This meant that there would be no in-flight entertainment on this seven-hour, transatlantic journey and that we could forget
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Bird flu 'intensifying fast in Scotland'
BIRD flu is “intensifying fast in Scotland,” the RSPB has warned, with reports of thousands of dead or dying birds. The charity has called on the Scottish Government and NatureScot to “urgently develop a response plan.” Shetland appears to
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Aberdeen confirm Ylber Ramadani signing as Jim Goodwin hails Albanian international
ABERDEEN have confirmed their first signing of the summer with Albanian international Ylber Ramadani joining the club on a three-year deal. Ramadani was announced by the Dons following a successful Governing Body Endorsement hearing and he will
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World-leading specialist named new chief scientist for health in Scotland
A world-leading specialist has been named as the Scottish Government's new chief scientist for health. Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, a renowned cardiovascular scientist and clinical academic, will take up the post for three years from July 1
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Tourism chiefs raise glass to Scotch whisky industry
TOURISM chiefs have underlined the importance of the Scotch whisky industry to its recovery from the pandemic, as a new campaign was launched by the country’s biggest distiller. Leading figures from VisitScotland and Edinburgh Airport outlined
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Luka Modric signs new one-year deal at Real Madrid
Luka Modric has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him with Real Madrid until June 2023, the LaLiga club have announced. Veteran Croatia midfielder Modric has scored 31 goals in 436 appearances for European champions Real since joining
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Agenda: Investment in colleges is an investment in Scotland’s future
By Dr Waiyin Hatton THE Scottish Government has set itself some incredibly demanding goals in the most challenging economic environment of recent times. It has set out three very clear priorities to deliver economic transformation, tackle the
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Buchanan Bus Station reopens after 'suspicious package' found
Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow was evacuated on Wednesday after officers received reports of a suspicious package. Officers cordoned off the station after they were called to Killermont Street at 12.15pm on Wednesday, June 8. The streets
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Prime Minister told to 'wake up to reality' that unionists want him gone
BORIS Johnson has been accused of trying to cling to power despite Unionist leaders and politicians in Scotland refusing to back him as he was labeled a “lame duck Prime Minister”. The Prime Minster survived a vote of no confidence by his own Conservative
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Scots actor John Barrowman at scene in Berlin after vehicle drives into pedestrians
Glasgow-born actor John Barrowman has witnessed the aftermath of a vehicle driving into pedestrians in Berlin. The 55-year-old Doctor Who star appeared on his Twitter feed visibly shaken where he told his followers what he witnessed. At least
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Cost of living crisis: Scottish pupils 'giving back lunch money so parents can pay bills'
More than £1 million is owed by thousands of Scottish families unable to pay for school meals, a charity has revealed. Bosses at Aberlour also warned they had received reports that some pupils are not eating and instead returning their lunch money
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High school staff to strike as council pushes ahead with faculties plans
Teachers in Dundee are to go on strike over council plans which a union claims would cause "long-term damaging consequences" for secondary pupils. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) members have raised concerns over plans that would see
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Worker who died on Shetland windfarm construction site named
A worker who died at a windfarm construction site in Shetland has been named as Liam MacDonald. Emergency services were called to one of Viking Energy's windfarm sites at Upper Kergord on Sunday, June 5. The 23-year-old, who was from the
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Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for central belt
Forecasts have warned of thunderstorms and lightning moving across the central belt. The Met office has issued a yellow alert for heavy, slow-moving downpours, which are likely to hit Glasgow and Edinburgh today. The thick band of rain is
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One dead and others hurt as car drives into pedestrians in Berlin
A teacher was killed and nine other people were seriously injured when a man drove a car into a German school group standing in a popular Berlin shopping district, authorities have said. The man drove into people on a street corner at around 10.30am
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No Stuart Hogg or Finn Russell in Scotland squad for South America tour
Captain Stuart Hogg and talisman Finn Russell have been left out of Scotland’s 40-man squad for their summer tour to South America. The pair have played a lot of rugby over the past year and were part of the British and Irish Lions squad last summer
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Siblings acquire and expand parents' dental business
A Scottish dental business has acquired its third practice after securing six-figure bank backing. Campbell & Gibson Dental and Implant Practice is a family-run dental practice, based across three sites in East Lothian, and a business owned by
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Stuart Patrick: Politicians blame airlines for travel disruption but they are not innocent
IF RECENT media coverage is anything to go by, I must have been unusually lucky on the flight I took to London on Wednesday last week. From the front door at Glasgow Airport to the end of the security process took about 20 minutes. I had heeded the
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Russia draws closer to capturing Ukraine's Donbas region
Russia has drawn closer to its goal of fully capturing Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland as the Kremlin claimed it has taken control of 97% of one of the two provinces that make up the Donbas region. Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu
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Winners named in debut Scottish StartUp Awards
A Glasgow firm making self-watering origami plant pots from waste polypropylene has been named the country's best new business of the year at the inaugural Scotland StartUp Awards. Originally formed as the Wales StartUp Awards in 2016, the competition
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Severe drought leads to hundreds of deaths as Somalia faces famine
The worst drought in the Horn of Africa in four decades has sparked efforts to prevent famine, with hundreds of people having died of malnutrition already in the region. Previously unreported data shared with the Associated Press show at least
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Ditching Brexit deal would be a 'historic low point' between UK and Ireland
BORIS Johnson’s plans to unilaterally ditch the post-Brexit deal with the European Union would be a “historic low point” between Ireland and the UK, the Taoiseach has warned. In a speech to the European Parliament, Michael Martin said any overriding
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One dead and eight injured after car hits pedestrians in Berlin
At least one person was killed and eight others injured after a vehicle drove into pedestrians in Berlin, rescue services said. The incident happened near the popular Kurfuerstendamm shopping boulevard in the west of the German capital, Berlin
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Rescuers search for survivors after deadly train derailment in eastern Iran
At least 17 people have been killed and 50 more have been injured after a passenger train partially derailed in eastern Iran, authorities said. Four of the seven carriages in the train derailed in the early morning darkness near the desert city
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Scotland vs Armenia TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news
SCOTLAND will look to bounce back to winning ways when they face off against Armenia in the Nations League tonight. Steve Clarke's side head into the game off the back of last week's hugely disappointing World Cup play-off defeat to Ukraine at
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Stuart Waiton: The anti-racism policies that will embed a worrying ideology in our universities
AS I write, universities across the country are developing seemingly anti-racist policies, practices and even jobs that will ensure that a certain form of anti-racism is adopted into the heart of their mission statements and their procedures. Ironically
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Letters: Action needed to stop the new Highland clearances caused by wealthy incomers
BRIAN Wilson and I would disagree on the merits of independence but in his article today, I find myself in complete agreement with everything he says on land reform without which, in my view, the housing shortage will never be resolved ("Why has so
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Mackintosh murder rocks the Scots art world. Book review
The Goldenacre Philip Miller Polygon, £9.99 IN Edinburgh author Philip Miller’s debut novel, The Blue Horse, a troubled art historian explored the provenance of a lost painting, even questioning whether it actually existed. After the more
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Norrie Hunter: Keeping horses safe from electric vehicles
Norrie Hunter THE silence of an electric vehicle approaching can be detected by a horse before its rider, according to a major survey into how they respond to this new form of transport. Problems only arise when drivers either pass too quickly
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Mickelson: I don’t condone human rights violations but LIV Golf is good for game
Phil Mickelson stressed he does not condone human rights violations ahead of the first Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series event at Centurion Club. Mickelson described the Saudis as “scary m************” and said he was well aware of Saudi
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Scottish cyber security firm hires former New Mexico chief of police to lead US expansion
EDINBURGH-based cyber security technology company Cyacomb has appointed former chief of police Mike Burridge as vice president of sales to spearhead its North America expansion. Cyacomb said Mr Burridge appointment will help build on over 30 customer
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Drones could be used to plant trees to reduce landslides at Rest and Be Thankful
DRONES could be used to plant tree seeds on the hillside above Scotland's 'most infamous road' - if a recent trial takes off. Seeds were recently scattered across six hectares of Glen Coe as part of an ongoing project to reduce the number of serious
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Boris Johnson's 'sleekit' move to cancel £3bn HS2 high-speed rail link to Scotland
UK Ministers have come under fire for cancelling a £3bn section of HS2 that would have allowed Scotland to benefit from the controversial high-speed rail line. The SNP has described Boris Johnson’s decision to scrap the link to Scotland as “sleekit
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ScotRail warns three-day rail strike threatens to halt all trains across Scotland
SCOTRAIL has warned it may not be able to run any services when up to 50,000 staff walk out on a three-day strike later this month. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are due to strike on 21st, 23rd and 25th June, in an ongoing
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June Property Market Update
Inflationary pressure indicates potential interest rate increases Demand remains high, underpinning house price increases How to put yourself in the best position as a buyer in a sellers’ market Are inflation and interest rate
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Roast chicken? No, for Iron Age Britons the fowl were sacred pets
WE live on what some describe as “the planet of the chickens”. There are currently around 26 billion chickens in the world, all being reared to feed humans. But, a recent study has shown that our history as chicken-eaters is not as long as previously
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Fans who were victims of crime at Champions League final can now file complaints
Fans who were victims of crime at last month’s Champions League final have been offered the opportunity to file complaints by the French authorities. There have been numerous accounts of supporters being attacked by gangs of local youths as they
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Glasgow celebrity chef opens Leith Woks in Scottish capital
GLASGOW celebrity chef Jimmy Lee is bringing a new pan-Asian wok-based street food concept to the Scottish capital. The restaurant will serve Cantonese cuisine while incorporating some of the finest fresh ingredients Scotland's larder has to offer
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Italian restaurant in Scottish town sold as owner of 30 years retires
By Ian McConnell A 90-cover Italian restaurant in Lanarkshire has been sold by Angelo Palazzo, who has owned the business for 30 years. The sale of La Piazza in Carluke was handled by business property adviser Christie & Co, which said the
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Boris Johnson to face MPs following Tory revolt
Boris Johnson is to face Parliament on Wednesday for the first time since the damaging revolt by Tory MPs in Monday’s confidence vote. Backers of the Prime Minister can be expected to stage a noisy show of support when he steps up for his weekly
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How the Special General Meeting of Scottish Rugby Union could be transformational for the sport - Martin Hannan
ALL who closely follow rugby union in Scotland will be aware that for many years now, even before the professional era began in the late 1990s, there has been a constant undercurrent of bickering and battling among those who purport to run the game
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Scotrail: 'Tartan army will have to leave game early to get home'
Scotland’s state-owned railway has warned football fans they will have to leave the Scotland’s first Nations League fixture before the game ends if they want to get home. Newly nationalised ScotRail has urged those heading to Hampden Park for the
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Rosemary Goring: The time for masks in care homes is over
IT is the smell of a care home that hits you first: the whiff of disinfectant and mashed potatoes, beneath which lie base notes of things you’d rather not think about. In the best of homes, of course, there are also flowers, uplifting paintings, and
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Adam Tomkins: I voted for Johnson as Tory leader but he's betraying Conservatism
IT isn’t just partygate. The case against Boris Johnson is overwhelming. Of course his political opponents would think that. But I am not one of those. I voted for him as party leader and I cheered to the rafters when in December 2019 he guided the
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on a defiant PM
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on a defiant PM June 8 2022 Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 7000. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our website thepicturedesk.co.uk
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What Rangers said after watchdog accused club of law breach conspiracy to fix kit prices
Rangers said it treated "very seriously" the finding that the club along with JD Sports and Elite Sport allegedly broke competition law by fixing the prices of some club-branded clothing to keep them high at the expense of fans. Britain's competition
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Council's £250k boost to preserve Glasgow's at risk buildings
Glasgow City Council is to set aside £250,000 for repairs to some of the city's heritage buildings. There are currently 130 listed properties in Glasgow which are on the Buildings at Risk register and the money will go towards the “preservation
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River Clyde boom could help target litter pollution
IT'S a sight which no tourist wants to be welcomed by but tonnes of litter are regularly being washed up on some of Scotland's tranquil coastal locations. From plastic bottles to cans and debris, marine pollution can be harmful to fish and other
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Two thirds of Scots think SNP government could do more to improve nation's health
Two out of three people in Scotland think the Scottish Government should be doing more to improve public health, according to a new poll. A survey of 1000 Scots, commissioned by a coaltion of charities, also found there was broad support for curbs
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Parsley Box chief snaps up further shares
The chief executive of Parsley Box has topped up his stake in the meal delivery business with the purchase of an additional 100,000 shares. The move by Kevin Dorren, the company’s biggest shareholder, follows his £1.1 million share purchase earlier
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Opinion: Why we need to nurture and cherish the glories of Scottish literature
By Dr Pauline Mackay and Dr Ronnie Young FROM Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island to Muriel Spark’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, from the Highland landscapes of Walter Scott’s Waverley to the Edinburgh streets of Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting
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Glasgow-founded fashion giant's value drops as suitor walks away
TED Baker has seen its shares drop by more than a fifth after the frontrunner to take over the fashion chain pulled out of the process. Ted Baker said the preferred bidder told the group on Monday that it would not be going ahead with an offer.
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Where to buy Theta Network (THETA)
In this guide, we will tell you everything related to Theta cryptocurrency. We tell you where to buy THETA in 2022 and how to buy its tokens in the UK. We also go over the reasons to buy Theta Network as well as the risks to investing in the popular
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Letters: Will Nicola Sturgeon be able to keep a straight face when Douglas Ross turns up at FMQs?
AS regular readers of your Letters Pages will know, I am not a fan of the SNP, its leader and failed policies causing untold damage to Scotland. However, I was left with no option yesterday but to resign my membership of the Scottish Conservatives
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'Dire': Thousands stranded in A&E amid spiralling bed and nurse shortages
THOUSANDS of patients spent over 12 hours in A&E departments waiting for a bed in April amid a record number of delayed discharges, new figures show. The latest statistics from Public Health Scotland show that 3,588 patients waited at least
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Herald Diary: The sci-fi fest and the cat people
Purrfect festival SCOTLAND’S Festival for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing, known as Cymera, took place in Edinburgh at the weekend. With a bunch of writers from each of those quirky genres jetting in from around the world, it’s
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'It would reduce stress': Glasgow teachers push for four-day week as burnout fears rise
Teachers in Glasgow want to see a four-day week campaign amid growing concern over burnout. The city’s Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) local association has approved a motion that urges unions and the Scottish Trades Union Congress to push
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Ian McConnell: Brexit flight of fancy as top Tory refuses to listen on airport chaos
IT is not taxing to decide whose version of what has caused the chaos affecting passenger air travel for people in the UK is the most credible. Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps attempted at the weekend to claim that huge queues at
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Business to 'embrace change' in September
Impact Summit has announced its first confirmed speakers as preparations are made for the event's return on September 14. Organised by Scottish-based FutureX, Impact Summit champions the global movement of companies and organisations putting values
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Record investment in female-led firms but women give more up
“Female-powered” businesses in the UK are attracting increasingly large amounts of investment but also suffer more dilution of ownership than their male counterparts. A new review of the sector published today ranks Ooni Pizza Ovens of West Lothian
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'Alarming' number of Bass Rock gannets die as bird flu prompts calls for response group
THE world’s largest colony of Northern gannets could be the latest Scottish seabirds to be hit by a highly pathogenic type of bird flu as an “alarming” number are being found dead each day. A conservation charity based in North Berwick has said
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Luxury brands ‘know how important Glasgow is’ says retail boss
The head of one of Glasgow’s oldest shopping centres says she is confident it has a positive future amid the ongoing retail crisis. Kate Moody, director of Princes Square, conceded that the loss of big name brands including Vivienne Westwood, Vidal
